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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare drive

Western Digital

Western Digital WD7500AACS 750GB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-93A1-3ST9Q MPN WD7500AACS

A 750 GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive with IntelliPower variable-speed operation and 16 MB cache for low-power storage

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity750GB
  • RPM5400 to 7200 RPM
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Seek Time8.9ms
  • Variable-speed motor cuts power draw while keeping solid throughput
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads for responsive desktop use
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface drops into any standard 3.5" bay
  • IntelliSeek logic reduces seek noise and energy per operation
  • DoD 5220.22-M compliant erase ensures a clean slate before deployment

What this drive is

This Western Digital Caviar GP WD7500AACS is a 750GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It uses IntelliPower technology to vary spindle speed between 5400 and 7200 RPM and includes a 16MB cache. The drive is designed for low power storage in desktop systems.

Who this suits

It suits users adding secondary storage for backups, media libraries or archival data where low power draw and quiet operation matter more than peak throughput. Builders needing a fixed 7200 RPM spindle speed, larger cache, or higher sequential transfer rates for primary application drives should consider other options.

Deciding specification

The variable 5400 to 7200 RPM spindle speed is the single specification that determines suitability. It delivers reduced power consumption and heat at the cost of consistent rotational latency. Verify that your workload tolerates variable seek performance before choosing this drive.

Highlights

  • Variable-speed motor cuts power draw while keeping solid throughput
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads for responsive desktop use
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface drops into any standard 3.5" bay
  • IntelliSeek logic reduces seek noise and energy per operation
  • DoD 5220.22-M compliant erase ensures a clean slate before deployment

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesCaviar GP
ModelWD7500AACS
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity750GB
RPM5400 to 7200 RPM
Cache16MB
Average Seek Time8.9ms
Average Latency5.6ms
FeaturesIntelliPower - A fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and cache size designed to deliver both significant power savings and solid performance.
IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
IntelliPark - Delivers lower power consumption by automatically unloading the heads during idle to reduce aerodynamic drag.
Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) - Employ PMR technology to achieve even greater areal density.
StableTrac - The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for a
UsageFor Low Power Storage
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much power and heat does the IntelliPower 5400 to 7200 RPM drive produce when running continuously?

IntelliPower balances spin speed, transfer rate and cache to deliver significant power savings and solid performance for low power storage.

What host interface must my desktop already provide for this 3.5 inch SATA 3.0Gb/s bare drive?

The drive requires a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s port and a 3.5 inch drive bay with matching power and data cables.

Will the 8.9ms average seek time and 16MB cache work well with older SATA 1.5Gb/s controllers?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible, so the drive will operate on older SATA controllers at their supported speed.

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